The flight distance from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,505 kilometers (10,256 miles / 8,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Slovenia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Ljubljana, it's 18:57 in Papeete. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,268 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ljubljana (LJU) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.